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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
Matthews and Trotter, both col

pred men nominated by the Presi-
dent to be Recorder of Deeds for
the District of Columbia, wer re-
by the Republican United
States Senate. Trotter's case, how
ever, was reconsidered, and just on
the eve of adjournment, about the
last act of the Senate before it step
ped down and out of the forty
ninth Congress, he was confirmed.
Why was Matthews rejected and
Trotter barely squeezed through
at the last hour? Simply because
as colored men they dared to ex-
ercise the prerogatives of free
men, the gift of which, it is con-
stantly claimed, was the special
benefaction of the Republican par
ty to the colored race! A worse
case of bulldozing has never been
perpetrated south of Mason and
Djxon's line. By this action ofthe
Senate the colored men are given
to understand throughoutthe coun-
try that no matter how. well they
may be fitted for trusts of honor
and influence they can have no re-
cognition if they fail in their alle-
glance to the Republican party
The Republican party in the State
of Ohio is in, power to-day by viz
tue of the colored vote, and what
is true in this State holds good in
several other States of the union.
No wonder, then, that a Republi-
can Senate recognizes the danger
of t~olerating or encouraging the
slightest INSTRUMENTATION on the
part of the colored voter. Free suf-
frage and an untrammeled ballot
is a good thing for the colored man
as long as he votes the Republican
ticket. But let him attempt to ex-
%ercise the privilege and rights of a
freeman and vote as his judgment
dictates and it at once becomes a
barrier in the estimation of Re
publican Senate to the further en-
|joyment of the emoluments and
privileges of citizenship. The re-
lection, therefore, of Matthews and
the bare escape of Trotter, is an adj
ditional notice to the many they
have already received that the Re
publican party have no use for the
colored man except as voters of the
Republican ticket, and they should
understand by this time that not
until they assert their ~self-respecI
by being absolutely independent in
the exercise oftheir political rights
will they be entitled to the recog'
milton accorded to other races Of
men.
Trotter was employed in the Bos-
ton Post-Ofice for more than fiji
teen years. For the past few years
he has been in the real estate bust
ness at Hyde Park. He was borr
in Ohio about forty-6ve years ago
He enlisted during the war as
private in the ffty-fourth Massa
chusetts Infantry and returned
Lieutenant.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
Hoadly Has Good Eyes.
rNoxr VorE Noy-c

Ex-Governor Hoadly fired hot
shot, in an oratorial sense, into the
Republican party in his speech on
the occasion of the reception given
him by the Ohio club in Cincinna-
ii Saturday night. AT the same
time he pronounced with emphasis
in favor of Grover Cleveland for
the Democratic nomination for
President in 1888. 1t is looking
pretty far ahead to see the distin-
guished mark upon a prospective
candidate, but Mr.. Cleveland is
Just now in rose-colored light.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

A farmer residing near Fairfield.
Iowa, started a fish pond four years
ago with three German carp, about
two inches long and very small.
He now reports his stock at 10000
after having sold hundreds for
stocking ponds in other parts of
the State. The fish are said to be
as tame as chickens, and a source
of great pleasure to the family
There is food for reflection in this
statement for those who like carp.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

l.. F. Mack, editor of the Sandus-
ky Register, is an old soldier, and
one of the stanch Republicans in
the State. Regarding the veto of
the Dependent Pension Bill by the
President he says: "The President
acted wisely in vetoing the pau
per pension bill, and the soldiers
of the Union cannot afford to make
a farce of the pension business"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

1t is hoped the Editor of the Eaton Demo
crat will never have the opportunity of mar
rying a black woman.-Greenuille Courier.
AS the Courier believes and adj
vocates such doctrine, it is to be
hoped Bro. Calderwood will have
the opportunity of marrying a
black woman, to prove that he is
willing to practice what he breaches
and is no hypoerite.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

If President Cleveland had not
vetoed the dependent pension bill
the yearly pension list would have
peen swelled to the enormous sum
of $131 100000, five millions a year
more than it costs the most expen-
sive government in the world to
maintain its great standing army
and navy, always prepared for war
with most powerful foreign gov
ernments! What honest, good cit
izen can censure the President for
his veto under such startling cir
cumstances?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Lima Democrat: Pensioners
differ fromplunderers as day differs
from night, and that is where Mr..
Cleveland rightly drew the line
with his little blue veto pencil on
the Dependent Pension Bill.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Henry Ward Beecher was strick-
en- with paralysis on Friday morn
ing last, at the home of his son in
Brooklyn, N. Y, and died on Tues
day morning at 81 O'clock.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

In the earthquake at Charleston
and other points in the South last
August and September there were
in all sixty lives lost. In south
ern Europe there were in the Gen
oese district of Italy alone 1900
lives lost and nearly double that
number throughout the area of the
shock, while whole villages are
swallowed up. The calamity beg
gars all description. The destruc-
ton of property is dreadful, but
the loss of life most appalling,
while the suffering both from in
|juries and fright is beyond the
comprehension of those in safety.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

If the immense surplus in the
United States Treasury could have
been voted out to pay off the stand
ing debt, that would be right, but
the attempt to vote it out to make
more debt, as in the case of the
dependent pension bill, was all
wrong. The latter is what the Re-
publicans wanted done, so that a
great howl might be made in 1888
of the extravaganza of the Demo
cratic party. A few Democrats
"bit" at the bait throwed out in
the dependent pension bill.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Ex-Governor Cox, of Ohio, and
old Dan Sickles, ofthe Third Army
Corps, are among the prominent
fighters who stand by the Presi-
dent on the dependent pension
bill veto.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

It is claimed that the President
has the power to sign the River and
Harbor bill yet. The constitution
is plainly against this power and
we don't believe he will do it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

The city of Dayton gets a gov
eminent building at the expense
of the people. Almost any city
can stand up under such improve
ments, 1t is to be hoped she will
be happy,now.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

New Jersey elects a sound Dem
ocratic United States Senator.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

The bill to teach scientific tenn
perance in the Public Schools of
the State, passed the House on last
Tuesday by a vote of 81 to "a
Representative Harris lodged the
vote.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

There is no doubt that the Shcr-
man boom is fairly launched
The resignation of the Office of
President of the Senate was only
one feature in the program to at
tract public attention to the great
importance of the Ohio leader
There will be a great deal of talk
about other candidates, but the
real contest for the Republican
nomination will be between Sher-
man and Blaine.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

If one-halfb be true of what is said
as to how the brute Druse treated
his wife, she should not have suf-
fered one moments pain for getting
rid of him as she did.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Those people who imagined that
the present Ohio Legislature would
do something for the welfare of the
State, will have to swallow their
disappointment. Nothing but pure
ly partisan measures and jobs have
received consideration at its hands.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Local option got a black eye
again in the Ohio Legislature last
week. The Republican party is a
temperance party you KNOWN a
horn
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

The Ohio Legislature might about
as well step down and out. Its
usefulness is played out long ago,
if it ever had any. For the credit
of the State it had better never
assembled.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

The President failed to sign the
river and harbor appropriation
bill. He did right.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Labor strikes thoughtlessly en-
tered into bring their own punish
ment. Thus, the recent coal-han-
dlers' strike along the wharves of
New York and New Jersey result
ed in many men losing their stu
atoms, besides a loss in wages OF
nearly or quite q million of dollars.
The surest way for workingmen to
become and stay poor is to strike.
and throw up their situations when
they have plenty of work.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Colonel Quay, recently elected
United States senator by the re-
publicans Of Pennsylvania, says of
the presidents veto of the DEEPEN
dent pension bill:
"The men who did the actual
fighting, and have some pride in
their records as soldiers, resent the
idea of being pauperized. There
isn't a man in my grand army post
in favor of it. 1 do not think any
considerable number ofgrand army
posts can be got to support the
movement to pass the bill overthe
presidents veto. That veto mes
sage is the best thing that Presi-
dent Cleveland has set his hand to,
and if I were in the senate now
would vote to sustain it."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

The trade dollar and anti-polyg-
amy bills have become laws with
out the approval of the President.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Al rs to be made. Cut this ont and return
i Y to us, and we will send you free,
sHlIIH{ something of great value and i'm
WI liz L ] p%ortance to you, that will start you
in business which Will bring you in
more money right away than anything else in this
world, Any one can do the work and live at
home. Either sex; all ases. something new and
Just coins money for workers. Capital not needed.
We will start yOv. This Is one of the genuine, i'm
portant chances of a lifetime e. Those who are am
bilious and enterprising will not delay. Grand
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
Notice of Appointments.

Estate of Sarah E. Daris, Deceased.
THE undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Administrator of the es-
tate of Sarah E. Davis, late of Preble county,
Ohio, deceased.
JAMES CAMPBELL.
f,boA-2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

The old grand jury system has
served its time. Let it go for some
thing more modern.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
Money to Loan.

Money to loan in sums 70 suit, at lowest
current rates OF interest, on n to FIVE
wears time. a number of valuable farms
for sale. Also town property in Eaton.
Office i'm Schlcnker's building.
aug26-Hl NJ. l.. Ho!sI.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
FOR SALE !
RuckIen's Arnica saIve.

BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.
THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or nc pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box.
For sale by G.. E. FULLERTON.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
NOTICE.
Notice ofAppointment.
/. FARM O SALE.

THE FARM OF FREDERICK wIKLE,
late of Twin township, Preble county,
OHIO, deceased, containing lis acres, more or
less, is now offered for sale by the undersign-
ed, at private sale. This farm is situated 3
miles south of Lewisburg, on the Lewisburg
and West Alexandria turnpike. The land is
admirably located, is in a good state of Guilt
walton, and the soil is of excellent quality.
For particulars call on the undersigned at
his residence on said turnpike, two and one
kali miles south of Lewisburg.
ALFRED WIKLE,
Surviving Ex'r Of F. Wikle, decd.
mar3-2m
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
Here's our two cents for the new
residence of the next Governor
VIZ think he will be a Democrat.

Ex-Gov. Hoadly in his farewell
speech go Ohio planted few severe
"kicks" to the Hamilton county
democratic ballot-box suffers and
forgers. If he-could have kicked
them all into eternity it would be
a blessing to the party. We de-
spise such business in any party.
Give us a "free and pure ballot
should be the motto of every De,
mocrat in Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
Teachers

1.-THE EXAMINERS Of Preble County,
Ohio, will meet in the South School
Building, in Eaton, hereafter, to examine
teachers, on the lst and Sd Saturdays o.
Oct, Now, Dec, jan, Feb, March and
April; also on the LIST Saturday of May
and June, and on the Saturday following
the annual Institute in August.
E. P. VAUGHN,
F. s. ALLEY, Elk rs.
FRANK DEMOTT, }
Eaton, O., Aug: S1-1v
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10
At the ticket Office of the Pen.

AT the ticket office of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company in
Cleveland recently two passengers
applied for tickets. One wanted to
reach Philadelphia, and he paid
$11.50 for his transportation; the
other wanted to go,to New York
over the same line, and he paid
$1,000 for his ticket. This incident
will serve as an illustration oflong
and short haul discrimination
which it is the purpose of the In
terstate Commerce bill to prevent.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Minister Pendleton sailed for
Europe yesterday, (9th).
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-03-10

Eight thousand dollars a year to
Ohio's Governor is only two cents
a year for each of Ohio's four mil
lion inhabitants. Even an An
archist could scarcely begrudge
this small contribution.-TSimes
Star.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

New York, January 4.-The condi.
ton Of John Roach is about the same
today. He p .ssed a comfortable night.
Albany, N. Y, January 4.-Both
branches Of tho Legislature assembled
today. James w. Hulsted, Republican,
was elected Speaker Of the Assembly.
New York, January 4.-Ool. Julian
Il. McCallister, OF the Ordnance Ds-
partment, United States Army, died
yesterday at Governors Island, aged
63 years.
Washington, January 4.-Charles
Herrel, who has been for many years
the Washington represen lative OF the
Central Pacific Railway Company and
it's affiliated interests, died suddenly
in this city today Of heart disease.
st. Paul, MINI, January 4-The
Legis ature convened in biennial res.
sion at noon today. w. Il. Merriam
was elected Speaker OF the House.
Bslloting for United States Senator
will not take place until next Tuesday.
London, Ont, January 4.-Dr. Weir,
OF 0scods, Mich, finally sppeayed be-
fore Judge Elliott today and was COM
mltted for extradition. Counsel for
Weir applied for a writ Of habeas cor
pus TO release Weir snd to have the
order for his extradition set aside.
Hanover, N. H., January 4.-The
most disastrous fire Hanover has ever
known, broke out this morning In the
Dartmouth Hotel. The hotel and a
large number OF olher buildings were
burned. The individual losses arc
small, but the total loss will amount
TO $l25,000.
Ksfayette, Ind, January 4.-The
CotIrier'S ElwoCd, Ind, tpsCial saws a
boiler in the new mill at that place
exploded at 8 o'clock this morning, in
stantly killing the engineer, Del Lyst,
and the miller, Joseph Raid. Several
houses in the vicinity were wrecked.
The mill was scattered widely.
Hanover, N. H, January 4-Fire
broke ont at 2 o'clock this morning in
the Dartmouth Hotel, which is now
nearly destroyed. The whsle bust
ness portion of the town is in danger.
The local fire companies are doing all
they can. Help has been summoned
from Lebanon. The thermometer in
dicates 90 below zero.
Louisville, KY, January 4.-Fire
this morning almost totally destroyed
the stock OF Presseur & Welenvess,
wholesale and retail dealers in hats
and caps, on Market street. The stock
on hand was large, and estimated al
35,0n0; int ured in the Royal, Of Lon.
don, for $4,000. Bergmann's photo.
graph gallery, adjoining, was damaged
TO the extent of about 5000.
st. Paul, Mimi, January 4.-Dr. A.
A, AIMS, late candidate for Governor
OF this State on the Democratic ticket,
appeared before Judge Corrie, OF the
Municipal Court, this morning and
tOok the oath of office as Governor. 1t
Is understood this proceeding is pre-.
liminary to contrasting the seat OF
Governor-slect McGill, who ia to be
indicted into Office this afternoon.
indianapolis, Ind, January 4 The
Supreme Court this morning affirmed
the decision of the lower court in the
Lieutenant Governorship case, in ef
feet declaring that Green Smith, the
Democratic claimant, had no ttAndinG
in court. 1t is believed that there
will be no opposition made to Col.
Robertson taking his seat as Lieuten.
ant-Governor after he is inaugurated
/
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
JAM ARY.

A new year smiling comes. 1t seems that we
But yesterday the last one kurned 10 greet
Swiftly the months passed. by, apd silently
sweet
Was drifting from US; and We softly sighed
As the year, lately new. grew pale and died
o Januaryt first OF this now year,
What scenes are hidden in thy comins
hoursy
We greet the' with mingled 10y and fear,
Knowing thou hast for us beth thOrns and
towerat
And as we blindly meet each Aew.bo day.
We ask for guidance Ger the untried way.
Welcome, New YeHi Faith bids each heart
BIO strong.
For God viii order al that comes with
thee.
To him we leave il, glad 10 maroh along
Feeling that what Is best alone will be.
And as We Onward pass, kind wishes fall,
That this may prove happy year fer all
-Segkie .. Sehenek IN Brooklya Moeastno.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
70 tbeIr aid the scheme win end i

to their aid the scheme viii end IL
smoke.
TIE Cl;pp~ rips up Jake Schater by
saying that he has lost eleven matches,
had one draw and won twelve, and
yet has the nerve TO claim inyinciDh-
ity.
IT rs said that Roscoe Conkling YVES
instrumentalin reforming John L. Sui
livan, and IL begins TO look as II the
puligistic champion intends to keep
the pledge.
IT is stated that Boston desires to
sell Burdock, but we'll posted base
ball men say Buriock will be found
playing with the Boetons next spring
II he correctB his habits.
THE Californians have pitcher
named Incell, who thinks nothing Of
striking out eighteen or twenty men
in q game. He has refused several
offers from BGstarh clubs.
THE players so kindly given @ eve
land by the other association clubs
have big ideas Of their OWE worth
Charles Snyder, the almost worn ou'
Cincinnati catcher. only wants $1,000
for the season.
SoxB friend of the st. Louis Brown
made 0'Neill a present for leading hi
club at the bat. When the official av
erages were published II was seer
4 thst Caruthers was ahead OF 0'Neill IL
batting, but the latter hangs on to the
present.
A DISPATCH from Baltimore etatei
that Edward Mccormick, the winning
pitcher OF the Chicago team has signed
a contract to play with the Cincinnati
club for the coming season. his release
having been purchased by President
Stern OF the Cincinnati club.
Al. MoRRLAND, who was appointed
on the staff OF umpires Of the South
ern League, has resigned and George
Nv. Burbridga is appointed In his stead
Mr.. Burbridge has had considerable
experience as player ard maneger
and will doubtless give PAtisfaction.
IT now begins to look as II both the
X ansas City and Bt. Louis clubs will
i be frozsn out OF the League and club
placed in Indianapolis. Chicago aud
New York are said to favor the scheme
because the former wants Glasscock,
Of the Maroons, and the latter Denny,
the crack third baseman Of the same
club.
The Brooklyn Citizen says: Little
Davy Force was the king pin shortstop
of the League, leading all the others
in fielding. Because of his weakness
with the bat Washington was obliged
to part with the midget, and Davy
will play with Memphis next season
He is the smallest professional ever
seen on the diamond.
PRoF. HENRY M. DUBUR Of MARI
boro, who for the past two years has
held the $4,000 championship belt won
in collar and elbow wrestling, is con-
sderiDg the plan OF soon issuing ma
tional proposition that he is ready to
receive,ap plications from heavy weight
wrestlers who may be desirous Of COM
peting with him for this trophy, and it
is probable that in short time he will
publicly proclaim his intentions.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
THE ROBBERS SENTENCED.
wITROCK, HAIGHT AND wEAv RR
PLEAD GUILTY.
The Two Former Get seven and
the Latter Five Yes n-Foth.
eringham n ext.

ST. LeuIs, Mo :, January The
probability thai. Fred Witrock, the
Adams ExpresI robber, and his CON
tederatee wodld BIS brought into the
Criminal Court today drew large
number OF people 70 the courtroom,
anxious to. catch a glimpse OF the IA
nous bis, hwayman. At III o'clock the
grand Jury, which was at that hour
expected to DO ready to- present their
Indictments, announced that they
were not ready to report. An adjourn
ment was taken to give them further
time to consider the cssss, and two
subsequent sdiournments were taken,
the latter one until 2 O. clock pm, for
the same purdoee. At the latter hour,
when Judge Normile took his seat,
the courtroom was crowded, the spec.
tators filing the aisles and doorway.
The grand jury filed in and took their
seats. "Gsntlemen, have you any
thing to reportf" e'ked the Court.
1--WE have the true bills to return,"
responded the foreman. The bills
were handed TO the Judge, who, after
looking them over. dism . sed the Jury.
One OF these was tbs Joint indictment
against Frederick Nitrock, Thomas
Weaver and William w. Hsight,
charging them with larceny from q
railroad car. Indictments charging
them with robbery in the 6pt degree
were prepared yesterday, but the form
was changed to the above, 60 that
there might be no difficulty in hold
ing Messenger FotheIingham, for an
indictment Of robbery ia the first de-
gree would be an admission of his in
nocence. At 2:l5 O'Clock the prison.
ers were brought from the cells into the
holdover into court and arraigned at
the bar. "If the Court pleaae," said
MIR. Glover, States Attorney, "the
defendants in this case desire to plead
guilty to the charges in the indict-
ment."
The clerk then asked the defendants
II they had heard the charges. They
rep led in the Affirmative, and TO the
question as to whether they were
guilty or not guilty answered guilty"
The StatSs Attorney recommended
that the extreme penalty, seven years
in the penitentiary, be melted out to
Witrock and Hai8ht, aud that Weaver
be given five years. The Judge then
sentenced them in accordance with
the recommendation. WItrock and
Haight took their sentences stoically,
the former remarking, swell. We have
made our beds and may lie ia them"
but Weaver was evidently affected. He
cannot reconcile himself to the idea
OF serving sentence when Kinney,
Moriarty and others who received
parts of the stolen money are allowed
to go at liberty.
After receiving their sentences the
prisoners were led back TO their cells,
where they will remain until tomor-
row, when they will be taken to The
Panitsntisry at ], ff-rson City.